NEW MIDSIZE SUV FROM VOLKSWAGEN TO BE PRODUCED IN CHATTANOOGA : Volkswagen US Media Site NEW MIDSIZE SUV FROM VOLKSWAGEN TO BE PRODUCED IN CHATTANOOGA Jul 14, 2014 Winterkorn: “This model will play a key role for Volkswagen’s presence in North America” Volkswagen Group of America to invest approximately $900 million in the project Second model to be produced in Chattanooga, in addition to the US-built Passat, starting from the end of 2016 Approximately 2,000 additional jobs to be created Establishment of a National Research & Development and Planning Center in Chattanooga Group Works Council Chairman Osterloh to be named a member of the Board of Directors of Volkswagen Group of America Wolfsburg, July 14, 2014 – Within the framework of its Strategy 2018 plan, the Volkswagen Group is expanding its industrial footprint in the US. The Board of Directors of Volkswagen Group of America has decided to award the production of the new midsize SUV to the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.

The Group will be investing a total of approximately US$900 million (€643 million) in the production of a newly developed, seven-passenger SUV, and creating 2,000 additional jobs in the US. About US$600 million (€432 million) will be invested in Tennessee. “The United States of America is and will remain one of the most important markets for Volkswagen. Over the past few years, we have achieved a lot there. We are now launching the second phase of the Volkswagen campaign in the US. With the midsize SUV, the expansion of the Chattanooga plant and the new development center, the focus is on the wishes of the US customer. This is also a strong signal for the US as an industrial and automobile production location. The Volkswagen brand is going on the attack again in America,” said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsburg. “The Chattanooga-built midsize SUV will allow us to fulfill the wishes of our dealer network, bringing new customers to our showrooms and additional growth for the brand,” said Michael Horn, President and CEO Volkswagen Group of America.

“We are eager to be entering this growing vehicle segment with a world-class, seven-passenger SUV from Volkswagen.” Apart from investing in the production of a new vehicle, the Chattanooga location is to receive a new, independent National Research & Development and Planning Center of the Volkswagen Group of America for project coordination in the North American market. The objective is to identify customers’ feedback in the market and to integrate them more expeditiously into existing and planned vehicle models. This will lead to the creation of approximately 200 qualified engineers working in Chattanooga. This decision is another element in the investment program that the Volkswagen Group has launched in the region. From 2014 to 2018, the Volkswagen Group will be investing more than US$7 billion in the US and Mexico. It is Volkswagen’s goal to deliver 800,000 vehicles in the US by 2018. "Today is an exciting day not just for Chattanooga and Hamilton County but for all of Tennessee, and I want to thank Volkswagen for its significant long-term investment in our state,” Governor Bill Haslam said.

“The impact of this announcement goes far beyond the 2,000 new jobs because of the large multiplier effect of the automotive industry, and adding an additional manufacturing line and the National Research & Development and Planning Center sends a clear signal that Tennessee can compete with anyone in the global marketplace.” Christian Koch, CEO and Chairman of Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, said: “We are proud to be making the new midsize SUV here. This is fantastic news for the plant and proof of the confidence placed in the workforce that does a great job here making high-quality cars every day.” At Chattanooga, the new SUV will be integrated into existing plant structures. Existing areas in production will be used for the assembly of the midsize SUV. A total floor space of 50,000 m² (approx. 538,000 sq ft) will be added to the existing production facility. The midsize SUV, which is based on the CrossBlue concept vehicle, was developed especially for the North American market. The CrossBlue made its global debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Today, Volkswagen also announced that the Chairman of the Group Works Council of Volkswagen, Bernd Osterloh, will join the Board of Directors of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "We are pleased that Mr. Osterloh has declared his willingness to play a concentrated role in shaping our US strategy in the future. He will represent the views of the workforce. This is in line with the codetermination culture of Volkswagen, which is one of our key success factors,” Prof. Dr. Winterkorn said. Osterloh stated: "It is important for us that our colleagues in the U.S. know that we also care about the production site and the employment in Chattanooga. I am looking forward to my work on the Board. I am determined to uphold the interests of Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga. The North American market offers considerable opportunities; in my opinion, these have not been pursued with sufficient consistency in the past. With today’s decision to produce the midsize SUV in the USA, we are taking a key step.” “Hamilton County is pleased to partner with Volkswagen as they create 2,000 new family-wage jobs which will also generate very positive economic ripple effects for residents throughout our community,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger.

“By working with Volkswagen to build on the tremendous success of their initial job creation project, we are establishing a foundation for continuing economic growth for years to come.” “Volkswagen is one of Chattanooga’s largest and most valued employers. They have brought 12,400 living-wage jobs to our region, employed Chattanoogans and helped build our middle class. This expansion will result in a huge capital investment and thousands of new jobs,” said Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. “From day one, the City and County have worked hard to see today become a reality, when we can announce that Volkswagen will be adding more jobs, more investment and expanding their presence in Chattanooga.” “This announcement is great for Chattanooga and great for Volkswagen,” said Ron Harr, president & CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber. “Thanks to Volkswagen’s expansion, we will have a much easier time recruiting additional automotive suppliers to help them build out their supply chain while also cementing Chattanooga as ‘The Center of the Automotive South.’” About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe.

VWGoA operates a manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee and houses the U.S. operations of a worldwide family of distinguished and exciting brands including Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Volkswagen, as well as VW Credit, Inc. Founded in 1955, the company's headquarters are in Herndon, Va.; VWGoA brings vehicles to the U.S. that marry the science of engineering and the art of styling, with the goal of offering attractive, safe, and eco-conscious automobiles that are competitive and set world standards in their respective classes. The company has approximately 6,000 employees in the United States and sells its vehicles through a network of approximately 1,000 dealers. About Volkswagen Chattanooga Volkswagen has invested $1 billion in the local economy for the Chattanooga plant and has created more than 5,000 jobs in the region. According to independent studies, the Volkswagen plant is expected to generate $12 billion in income growth and an additional 9,500 jobs related to its investment. The Chattanooga manufacturing facility builds the all-new Passat Sedan, specifically designed for the North American market and winner of the Motor Trend magazine 2012 Car of the Year award.

Volkswagen Chattanooga is the first and still only car factory worldwide with a LEED Platinum certification. It is also certified according to ISO 14001 for its environmental management system and according to ISO 50001 for its energy management system. Notes: This press release and images are available at media.vw.com . Follow us @VWNews . 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan TDI First Drive – Review – Car and Driver TWEET Volkswagen’s North American division is staffed by deacons. How else can you explain the company offering the automotive enthusiasts’ equivalent of the holy trinity: a stick-shift, diesel-burning station wagon? The company’s U.S. chief, Jonathan Browning, has said that he aims to make a diesel engine available in most, if not all, of the company’s offerings on these shores. For some, the wait will be short. Besides that holy Jetta—and the Golf and Passat that are already available—the newest Beetle will offer a dizzler by this time next year. Others will need more patience. Take Volkswagen’s oft-forgotten Tiguan crossover. This competent, moderately popular Golf on stilts just received a mid-cycle refresh .

Sifting through the specs, we see that the American-market Tiguan gets a new front fascia and a new transmission. But where’s the diesel? Stuck in Europe. So off we went to see what we’re missing—and how that new snout looks up close. The Less Things Change, the More They Stay the Same For 2012, the U.S.-market Tiguan has been just slightly altered, with the aim of bringing its styling more in line with the company’s current theme. Rather than modeling the new Tiguan after an IRS form 1099—the apparent inspiration for the new Jetta and Passat—the Tiguan now more closely resembles the bigger, better-reputed Touareg. The soggy-looking front fascia sported by last year’s Tiguan has been replaced, and the new squared-off grille and headlights go a long way to butch up the little trucklet. European shoppers can choose from two different front fascias depending on the trim level, but the one that the Germans call “Track & Field” is what’s coming here.

That means our Tiguan gets trapezoidal openings for fog lights on the lower part of the front clip, as well as a pretend skid plate under its chin. The taillights have also been updated, with last year’s globular design replaced by rectangular units more like those you’d find on the Touareg. We sampled the 2012 Tiguan with the powertrain American enthusiasts would say they want: the all-wheel-drive diesel with a six-speed manual. Underhood, this VeeDub features the corporate 2.0-liter turbo-diesel, good for 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. (In comparison, the turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline-fed engine in the U.S.-market Tiguan makes 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.) Would you be shocked to learn that the diesel is just as great an engine here as it is in the Golf, Jetta, and Passat? Despite the heft of the Tiguan—some 3850 pounds—Volkswagen’s ubiquitous diesel proved itself to be the little engine that could, hauling the crossover over treacherous unpaved flat, dry roads with enthusiasm.

It remains a model for diesel refinement, with smooth and quiet operation. Our only complaint is the brief wait for the turbo to spool; whereas the diesel’s power always feels sufficient in a lighter vehicle like the Golf, a four-wheel-drive Tiguan requires more oomph. While we’re not talking about lag on the scale of an ’80s Saab, you’ll never mistake the 2.0-liter diesel for a BMW turbo. But the gearbox delivers everything you expect from VW, with slick action from the shifter and a clutch pedal that’s light enough that it’ll never tire your leg from frequent gear changes (or tell you what’s actually happening down at the flywheel). A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic also is on offer as an option for Europeans who hate their left feet. Price-wise, the TDI commands about $1500 more than the 2.0-liter turbocharged gas engine does in Europe. The old trope of the “soft”-roader—the crossover that’s better on tarmac than in the mud—still applies to the Tiguan. On-road handling borders on fun, and the Tiguan has decent steering feel in spite of tires with relatively tall sidewalls.

The high seating position inherent in the crossover design is convenient for planning your next pass around a dawdling French econobox—but, as is frequently the case, leaves us wishing that this jacked-up Golf had a little less body roll in hasty cornering. (For Europeans who want a bit more Red Bull in their muesli, we are happy to recommend the Tiguan’s sibling, the Audi Q3 , which will be released from the asylum with an available 310-hp turbocharged five-cylinder engine.) Dynamics, of course, are of secondary—or tertiary—importance for this vehicle. The diesel-fuelled Tiguan is meant, first and foremost, to cart kids and cra—er, parcels—around town. With a diesel that’s rated at 41 mpg in the combined European cycle, this may be the most sensible Tiguan on offer anywhere. While we—and the rest of the diesel/stick/wagon evangelists—would rather have the still-more-sensible Golf or Jetta SportWagen with a diesel engine, Europeans and Americans alike are hot for crossovers.

With this car as a reference point, we’re sure that when the next-gen Tiguan arrives in the States in a few years packing a diesel engine and a lower price, that most sensible insensible vehicle will have no trouble finding fans. U.S.-2012 market Volkswagen Tiguan Info < Volkswagen International Check if your vehicle is affected. Please enter your vehicle identification number (VIN). Please note: The search checks only if your vehicle of the brands Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is affected by the nitrous oxide correction action. Vehicles sold in the USA and Canada are not covered by this search. Please contact Volkswagen Customer Service for further information. Dear Volkswagen customer, The vehicle identification number (VIN) [vin-number] entered is not known to us. Please check your entry. Dear Volkswagen customer, Please prove to us that you are not a robot. Simply click on the reCAPTCHA box. Dear Volkswagen customer, The vehicle identification number (VIN) [vin-number] entered is not known to us. Please check your entry. Dear Volkswagen customer, Unfortunately your search could not be carried out. Please try again later. Please enter your VIN. We will honour our responsibility.

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News - 21.December 2016 Volkswagen Group receives all approvals from German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) for modifications of TDI engines All necessary official approvals within the remit of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) have now been issued for the modification of diesel vehicles with type EA189 engines. In close consultation with the relevant authorities, the Group brands concerned will successively notify European and international vehicle owners in the weeks ahead. All customers will then be able to make an appointment in the short term to have their vehicles modified at an authorized service center of their choice. My car is affected. Do I need to take it to a workshop immediately? No. All the vehicles concerned are safe from a technical standpoint and roadworthy. How do I get an appointment for the service measure? Volkswagen has developed solutions for the vehicles affected and will inform you by mail without delay as soon as the service measure can be performed on your vehicle. My car is affected. Can I still drive it? Yes, all the vehicles concerned are safe from a technical standpoint and roadworthy. My car is affected. Who will contact me about the next steps?

Volkswagen will contact you as soon as possible to let you know about any measures. Should you not have a Volkswagen dealer contact, please use the contact function on this website. My car is affected. Will I incur any costs? Volkswagen is working intensively on eliminating these deviations with technical solutions – free of charge to our customers. When will I be contacted with further information? Volkswagen will contact you to let you know about any technical solutions. What exactly happened during dynamometer runs? Software installed in vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engines provides for compliant NOx values during dynamometer tests. According to the findings of the authorities, which figures deviate from the certification levels? According to the findings of the authorities, the emissions of nitrogen oxide during testing on the rolling road test bed deviate from legal requirements due to a modus optimized for this testing cycle. Are engines with EU6 standard affected? Volkswagen Group new vehicles offered within the European Union with EU6 diesel drives comply with legal requirements and environmental standards. Are Volkswagen petrol engines also affected by emission problems? No. Petrol engines are not affected because the exhaust treatment systems for diesel and petrol engines are completely different.

Consequently, petrol engines are not affected by the switchover. Going forward, how will people who purchase used cars be able to identify whether remedial measures have already been carried out on the vehicle? Are such vehicles identified in any way? Yes. A label in the spare wheel recess confirms that remedial measures have been carried out. This information is also archived in the electronic vehicle history accessible to every contract partner. The remedial measures will also be entered manually in the service plan. Can the optimized software cause any damage to the vehicle? No, the optimized software cannot cause any damage to your vehicle. The software allowed the vehicle to recognize a test situation; the software was inactive during normal operation. Can I have the retrofit carried out at any Volkswagen partner worldwide? Yes, all Volkswagen partners in Germany and other European countries are being informed. Will the retrofit be free of charge? Yes, Volkswagen will cover the costs. Will the planned field action apply to all vehicles affected? Yes, however, the measures to be carried out can differ depending on model and engine. What size of deviation are we talking about between the stated CO2 levels and the follow-up measurements? What we are talking about here are differences of a single-digit number of grams.

To explain that further: an additional 3 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre equates to an increase in fuel consumption of around 0.1 l/100 km. It is important to emphasise that the measurements relate to the NEFC cycle. The actual consumption levels that customers themselves experience remain unchanged. What are the consequences now for customers? Nothing changes for the customer. There is no change in their vehicle’s actual fuel consumption and nor does any technical work need to be done on them. Are the affected models going to need any technical modifications or software updates? No, the CO2 and fuel consumption levels measured will in the course of the type approval process be incorporated into the future new vehicles' documents and into all trade communications. No software or technical modifications will be made. My vehicle consumes considerably more than stated in the vehicle documents and in the catalogues. How do you explain that? Are the official test values not worth the paper they're written on? The homologation measurement is carried out in accordance with the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), a standardised driving cycle for Europe. It produces a comparative value and provides customers with a benchmark for evaluating different vehicles from different manufacturers in terms of their consumption characteristics.

Driving behaviour is usually different in practice, which means that the homologation figures and the real-world consumption can only be compared with one another to a limited extent. From 2017 the “WLTP” will take effect as a homologation cycle. There, higher speeds and higher acceleration will be realised. The WLTP is therefore more practice-oriented. Contact us. Do you have questions about the current situation at Volkswagen or the status of your vehicle? Our customer service is happy to assist. On the web My car is affected. Do I need to take it to a workshop immediately? No. All the vehicles concerned are safe from a technical standpoint and roadworthy. How do I get an appointment for the service measure? Volkswagen has developed solutions for the vehicles affected and will inform you by mail without delay as soon as the service measure can be performed on your vehicle. My car is affected. Can I still drive it? Yes, all the vehicles concerned are safe from a technical standpoint and roadworthy. My car is affected. Who will contact me about the next steps? Volkswagen will contact you as soon as possible to let you know about any measures. Should you not have a Volkswagen dealer contact, please use the contact function on this website.

My car is affected. Will I incur any costs? Volkswagen is working intensively on eliminating these deviations with technical solutions – free of charge to our customers. When will I be contacted with further information? Volkswagen will contact you to let you know about any technical solutions. What exactly happened during dynamometer runs? Software installed in vehicles fitted with EA 189 diesel engines provides for compliant NOx values during dynamometer tests. According to the findings of the authorities, which figures deviate from the certification levels? According to the findings of the authorities, the emissions of nitrogen oxide during testing on the rolling road test bed deviate from legal requirements due to a modus optimized for this testing cycle. Are engines with EU6 standard affected? Volkswagen Group new vehicles offered within the European Union with EU6 diesel drives comply with legal requirements and environmental standards. Are Volkswagen petrol engines also affected by emission problems? No. Petrol engines are not affected because the exhaust treatment systems for diesel and petrol engines are completely different. Consequently, petrol engines are not affected by the switchover. Going forward, how will people who purchase used cars be able to identify whether remedial measures have already been carried out on the vehicle?

Are such vehicles identified in any way? Yes. A label in the spare wheel recess confirms that remedial measures have been carried out. This information is also archived in the electronic vehicle history accessible to every contract partner. The remedial measures will also be entered manually in the service plan. Can the optimized software cause any damage to the vehicle? No, the optimized software cannot cause any damage to your vehicle. The software allowed the vehicle to recognize a test situation; the software was inactive during normal operation. Can I have the retrofit carried out at any Volkswagen partner worldwide? Yes, all Volkswagen partners in Germany and other European countries are being informed. Will the retrofit be free of charge? Yes, Volkswagen will cover the costs. Will the planned field action apply to all vehicles affected? Yes, however, the measures to be carried out can differ depending on model and engine. What size of deviation are we talking about between the stated CO2 levels and the follow-up measurements? What we are talking about here are differences of a single-digit number of grams. To explain that further: an additional 3 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre equates to an increase in fuel consumption of around 0.1 l/100 km.

It is important to emphasise that the measurements relate to the NEFC cycle. The actual consumption levels that customers themselves experience remain unchanged. What are the consequences now for customers? Nothing changes for the customer. There is no change in their vehicle’s actual fuel consumption and nor does any technical work need to be done on them. Are the affected models going to need any technical modifications or software updates? No, the CO2 and fuel consumption levels measured will in the course of the type approval process be incorporated into the future new vehicles' documents and into all trade communications. No software or technical modifications will be made. My vehicle consumes considerably more than stated in the vehicle documents and in the catalogues. How do you explain that? Are the official test values not worth the paper they're written on? The homologation measurement is carried out in accordance with the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), a standardised driving cycle for Europe. It produces a comparative value and provides customers with a benchmark for evaluating different vehicles from different manufacturers in terms of their consumption characteristics. Driving behaviour is usually different in practice, which means that the homologation figures and the real-world consumption can only be compared with one another to a limited extent.

From 2017 the “WLTP” will take effect as a homologation cycle. There, higher speeds and higher acceleration will be realised. The WLTP is therefore more practice-oriented. Contact us. Do you have questions about the current situation at Volkswagen or the status of your vehicle? Our customer service is happy to assist. On the web You can reach our free hotline around the clock: 0800 - 86 55 79 24 36 Facts on diesel emissions. Learn everything important here in short videos: From the function of the switch-off software to planned remedial measures to making an appointment with a Volkswagen partner. How to get an appointment. Learn when you can make an appointment for your vehicle for a free modification and how the action will proceed for you as a customer. After-treatment of diesel exhaust. We will show you here how hazardous substances are gradually removed from diesel engine exhaust in order to comply safely with the requirements on the worldwide markets. How does the switch-off software work? Here you will learn how a special test-bench mode is activated in the vehicle on the test bench that calls up a specified profile for testing exhaust values. Remedial measures for the diesel issue.

See which measures are used for which engine type. And with that, when the activation of a new engine control software is sufficient and when a technical correction is necessary. Download the Volkswagen Service App. The Volkswagen Service App provides you with reliable, quick and easy support when you are on the go. For example, you can find a Volkswagen service partner near you, help in case of breakdowns and useful tips. And now a new feature: Check in the app if your vehicle is affected by the nitrous oxide correction action. Contact us. Do you have questions about the current situation at Volkswagen or the status of your vehicle? Our customer service is happy to assist. On the web 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Photos and Info – News – Car and Driver TWEET The current-generation VW Tiguan has always been a handsome if somewhat disappointing little crossover—it drives nicely, but even after a recent price drop , it’s simply too expensive to compete in the small SUV segment. At the 2015 Frankfurt auto show , VW showed off the next generation of its oddly named trucklet in European-market trim, and one thing is for certain: The Tiguan has grown up. We mean that in a number of ways.

VW says this new model is 2.4 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider, and that it boasts a three-inch stretch to the wheelbase. The new model loses 1.3 inches of height in base trim, which along with the wider-set face and squared-off body lines, takes away some of the gawky standing-on-tip-toes proportions of the last model. In profile, the new Tiguan bears a favorable resemblance to the BMW X5 , particularly in the shape of its greenhouse. VW says the stretched footprint translates to more interior space that it apportioned in particular to rear knee room and greater cargo capacity. Stretching for America But as much as the European-spec Tiguan shown here has grown, there’s more in store for other markets, namely the U.S. and China. This new crossover is built on VW’s highly configurable and adaptable MQB platform , which can support a number of wheelbases for vehicles with front-transverse-mounted engines. VW plans to take full advantage of that: “the new Tiguan was systematically developed for two different wheelbases from the start,” the automaker says. “Unlike in Europe, drivers in the U.S.

and China prefer versions with a longer wheelbase.” This jibes with our previous intelligence , and we understand that the eventual U.S.-spec long-wheelbase Tiguan—which is slated to be built in Mexico—will offer both two- and three-row seating. VW says the lwb Tiguan will hit the streets in the fall of 2016, and the short-wheelbase European model shown here almost definitely will not be available in North America. Wheelbase and Euro equipment aside, this new Tiguan still provides a good glimpse at the eventual U.S. version. VW says that despite the growth, the new short-wheelbase Tiguan sheds more than 110 pounds versus the previous model. Inside, a 12.3-inch Active Info dash display and head-up information readout face the driver. Volkswagen’s MIB II modular infotainment system incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity , along with live-updating, location-based alerts for traffic, nearby available parking, and fuel stations. The Goods In Europe, VW will offer the Tiguan with two front fascias: the standard fitment, and an “off road” version available with all trims that offers an improved approach angle.

As with the last generation, an available R-Line appearance package trades in the black plastic body cladding for body-color accents, and brings 20-inch wheels to the Tiguan for the first time. 4MOTION all-wheel-drive, available either standard or as an option on all but the base model, defaults to front-wheel-drive until low-traction events engage the Haldex coupling and stability-control-based “electronic differential locks.” An Active Control dial offers four drive modes for various driving conditions. The drivetrain choices for Continental buyers all revolve around turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder engines. Four are TSI gasoline units, and four others are TDI diesels. The most powerful gas engine puts out around 217 horsepower, while the gutsiest diesel, a twin-turbo 2.0-liter, cranks out nearly 240 ponies. VW says the new Tiguan can tow up to 5500 pounds. Naturally, the new Tiguan brings with it a whole host of safety and convenience features.

Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, Lane Assist and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, and Pre-Crash (which tensions the front seatbelts and closes the sunroof and any open windows when a crash is imminent) all promise a cocoon of safety. An optional radar-based adaptive cruise control can handle stop-and-go traffic, and Area View, a four-camera, 360-degree view, helps monitor your surroundings when you’re rock-crawling. Or trying not to hit a car in the IKEA parking lot. Pluggin’ Tig VW also showed off a Tiguan GTE plug-in hybrid “concept.” Like the automaker’s other GTE offerings , this concept teams a 1.4-liter TSI gas engine with a transmission-mounted electric motor and a 13-kWh battery pack to produce a combined 215 horsepower. Unique to the Tiguan GTE is a full-length rooftop solar panel, which VW says can generate up to 621 miles of electric driving range annually. The automaker says that in electric-only mode, the Tiguan GTE could cover 31 miles and hit a top speed of 80 mph—although probably not on the same drive.

Various drive modes allow motoring in all-electric, hybrid, battery charging, or GTE modes, the last of which uses the electric motor to “boost” the gas drivetrain for a 0-to-62-mph sprint in just 8.1 seconds. While Volkswagen refers to the Tiguan GTE strictly as a concept, such a vehicle would fit right in with the many other GTE vehicles that the automaker has presented as both concepts and production vehicles. And while the production-ready Tiguans shown in Frankfurt aren’t exactly what we’ll see in the U.S., they give us a pretty good idea of what to expect. The new Tiguan goes on sale in Europe in April 2016; we should know more about our version by then. Volkswagen International Model overview *) The figures are not related to a single, individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the offer. Rather, they are given solely for the purpose of comparison between different vehicle models. Technical details, equipment specs and colours of the model presented here may vary from country to country. For more detailed information select your country's local Volkswagen website. **) The figures stated were calculated in accordance with the legally stipulated measuring methods.

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 to safeguard our competitive position Start of production end of 2016 Puebla/Herndon, March 9, 2015 – Volkswagen de México announced today that a three-row version of the Tiguan will be produced at its plant in Puebla, Mexico.

The car will be launched to the markets in 2017. The company will invest $1 billion for the expansion and modernization of its production facilities at the Puebla plant, as well as tooling to produce auto parts at suppliers. Volkswagen de México’s strategy of technological upgrading, which started with the production of the new Golf on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform, goes to the next step with the new Tiguan. “Localization has become key to safeguarding our competitive position on the global market and manufacturing the Tiguan in Mexico will bring production closer to the U.S.-market,” said Michael Horn, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. “It is another proof point that Volkswagen is committed to further growth in the U.S. and North American markets. With production of the Golf A7 and the Tiguan now moved to Puebla, we will build approximately 90 percent of our products in the NAFTA region." Volkswagen specified that the production capacity for this longer Tiguan will be 500 units per day. This model will be supplied to North and South America, as well as other world markets (excluding the European Union and China).

For production of this compact SUV, new lines will be installed at the Puebla plant. The new body shop will include a high level of automation with advanced programming and control systems. All told, the new buildings will add 90,000 square meters to Volkswagen de México’s Puebla facilities. The project will add around $1 billion annually to Volkswagen’s auto parts purchasing volume in Mexico. This will create a significant impact on local economics and employment. At Volkswagen de Mexico alone, Tiguan production will employ about 2,000 people. ### About Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker.

VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Eos, e-Golf, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Passat, Tiguan, and Touareg vehicles through approximately 651 independent U.S. dealers. This press release and images are available at media.vw.com. Follow us @VWNews: #VWTDI, #VWThinkBlue.

Question: Which car marque produces the Tiguan model?
Answer: Volkswagen